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1. NYY Steak - Yankee Stadium
4.5
Awesome(1870)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highbridge
NYY Steak at Yankee Stadium is the perfect place for special occasions. It's a world-class dining experience, right in the heart of the famous Yankee Stadium. Reviews rave about the 'fantastic food', 'great service', and the 'amazing atmosphere'. The 'signature Yankee touches' and 'steak commemorating the 27 world championships' add to its unique charm. The fact that it's only open for Yankees home game days adds an extra layer of exclusivity.
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2. Red Rooster Harlem
4.7
Exceptional(10541)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem
Booked 73 times today
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.
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3. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC
4.5
Awesome(8415)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 208 times today
Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.
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4. Sushi Kai - Fort Lee
4.9
Exceptional(144)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Fort Lee
Booked 8 times today
ATTENTION: We need 48 hours' notice of any allergies/dietary restrictions to ensure we can accommodate. We are unable to do so the day of. Thank you! Sushi Kai prides itself on offering a daily tasting menu, highlighting fresh and seasonal ingredients right in the heart of Fort Lee, NJ. Have a seat at our sushi counter and let our chef’s showcase their passion for a memorable omakase experience.Our Omakase experience is $155/person. This will include a multi course seasonal tasting menu, including appetizers, sashimi, nigiri and dessert. Seating's are strictly 2 hours with seating at the bar only. Please note we do have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations made within that timeframe are subject to a $155.00 per person fee. This is non-refundable & non-negotiable. Please be aware we do allow BYOB of all types of alcohol with no corkage fee.
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5. Audi Club Yankee Stadium
4.7
Exceptional(955)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Highbridge
The Audi Club Yankee Stadium is a unique dining experience with stunning views of Yankee Stadium. The food is consistently praised for its quality and variety, and the service is frequently highlighted as excellent. The ambiance, with its Yankee Stadium theme, is described as unbelievable. It's the perfect place to enjoy a meal before a game, making it an ideal choice for special occasions.
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6. Nice Matin
4.6
Exceptional(4715)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 61 times today
For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.
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7. Dagon
4.7
Exceptional(1812)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Upper West Side
Booked 58 times today
Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.
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8. HAVEN Riverfront Restaurant and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(4011)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Edgewater
Booked 45 times today
FOR TABLES OVER 6 PEOPLE OR ANY UNAVAILABLE TIMES PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AT 201-943-1900.Rated "Very Good" by the NY Times, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Edgewater, with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline, HAVEN offers New Modern American cuisine to be savored in it's relaxing lounge, bar, dining room or outdoor terrace. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner. HAVEN offers a Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm and a brunch prix fixe Sat-Sun 11am-3pm which includes one brunch entree and two mimosa's, two bellini's or two bloody mary's.
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9. Momoya
4.6
Exceptional(423)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Upper West Side
Booked 25 times today
Momoya is the perfect place for lunch with a group of coworkers. Sit at a table and choose from a menu with Kitchen Entrées like Teriyaki, Scottish Salmon or Grass-Fed Rib Eye. Noodle dishes are served with wasabi seaweed tempura and oshinko. If you come solo or with a partner, you can find a seat at the sushi bar. The extensive sushi menu features entrées such as the eight-piece sushi, tuna roll or the 15-piece sashimi. Momoya is family friendly and has seating adequate for children. Your choice of Miso soup or salad comes with lunch specials. Beverages include an international wine list as well as specialty cocktails like the Gin Ray or the Momo splash created with peach sake, rose champagne and orange juice.If you are not able to dine-in or just prefer to dine at another location, Momoya offers both delivery and take-out options.
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10. Sandro's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(975)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 37 times today
Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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